Khan V Diaz 27th April [POST FIGHT THOUGHTS]

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Julio Diaz in depth interview video inside

“Beating him, I’ll get enormous credit, and I’ll be back on top of the world. But I see him as not that big of a deal to be honest with you. That’s why I took the fight. Now we have to prove it.”Khan is a two-time world champion in the light welterweight division. Two years ago, Khan and Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley were considered the top two fighters in the weight class.
During his reign, Khan beat such fighters as Zab Judah, Marcos Maidana and Paul Malignaggi to elevate his status.
Khan dazzled boxing critics with his fast hands as well. But Diaz isn’t as impressed.
“When you’re scared, if you’re chased by a dog, you’ll run as fast as you ever have,” Diaz said. “That’s just how he throws. He’s in a panic mode. He just throws to throw. I think I have the experience I need to dominate and bring him down to my level.”
When a Khan-Bradley fight fell through, Khan kept generating headlines by ripping Bradley repeatedly in the media. But then Khan lost a close decision to Lamont Peterson on Dec. 10, 2011, and was knocked out by Danny Garcia on July 14, 2012, for his second consecutive loss.
After losing to Garcia, Khan fired Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach and began working with Virgil Hunter in the Bay Area. Hunter’s top fighter is Andre Ward, the Olympic gold medalist who won the super middleweight tournament. Ward was named the 2011 boxer of the year and is ranked as high as No. 2 on many pound-for-pound lists.
Diaz respects Hunter, but wonders if working just a few months together will be enough.
“I think it’s a big risk to make these changes right now,” Diaz said. “He’s also in a critical point of his career. He’s coming back from a knockout and he’s only had one fight. ... I don’t see how a new trainer and a new fighter can adapt so soon.
“Virgil hunter is a great trainer, but can they adapt and get on the same page so soon, I don’t see how that’s possible.”

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SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND, April 3 - Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder (27-0, 27 KO’s) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama will be crossing the Atlantic to take on Harlesden’s 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist Audley ‘A-Force’ Harrison (31-6, 23 KO’s) in the co-featured fight that will headline a thrilling undercard on “The Return of the King: Khan vs. Diaz” bill at Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on Saturday 27 April.
Wilder, a rising star on the American heavyweight scene, has shown his phenomenal punching prowess by blasting his way past all of his opponents. The knockout king now steps into the ring against a respected veteran in Harrison who harbours his own dreams of reaching the top and fulfilling his potential.
The pair will clash in a 12-round heavyweight showdown with the victor propelling themselves into world title contention.
”There’s nothing like the day before, the morning of and night after you’ve claimed VICTORY,” said Wilder. “The emotion, the excitement and adrenaline rush that I have is ready to explode out of me. I’m a starving lion that’s ready to eat. On April 27 in Sheffield, England my next meal will be served; on the menu: Audley Harrison…Bon appetite. For the many fans in England, Deontay ‘Bronze Bomber’ Wilder is coming. You’ve been waiting for this moment and now it’s here. I can’t wait to show you guys why I am the light and the way for this dark division.”
“Deontay is a fast, dangerous puncher, but he has not been tested as a pro,” said Harrison. “I have lot of respect for him, so it’s not personal, but this is the door I must walk through. Lose and it’s over, win and I’m in the top ten for sure, eligible to challenge for the world title. Biggest risk, for the biggest reward. It can’t get any better than that.”
Also featured on the undercard will be former Unified Lightweight World Champion Nate “The Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell (36-10-1, 26 KO’s) of Jacksonville, Florida who takes on the exciting undefeated Manchester prospect Terry “Turbo” Flannigan (19-0, 5 KO’s) in a 10-round lightweight bout.
“It’s a great honor to be fighting in England,” said Campbell. “I’m in great shape and looking forward to returning to the lightweight division and this fight will serve notice as to how serious I am.”
“I’m looking forward to showcasing my talents against a former world champion in Nate Campbell,” said Flannigan. “This is the type of fight I have been waiting for and I’m ready to move up to the next level and prove that I belong there. It’s going to be tough, but come the end of the fight, I have no doubt it will be my hand that is raised.”
British fight fans will also be able to enjoy a simmering local rivalry with a Lancashire-Yorkshire battle set as former British Champion Gary “Five Star” Sykes (23-3, 5 KO’s) puts his English super-featherweight crown on the line against Jon “2 Smokes” Kays (16-2-1, 4 KO’s) in a 10-round clash.
No love has been lost between the duo and the April 27 card is all set for fireworks when they go head-to-head.
“John Kays is a good fighter so I will need to be at my best,” said Sykes. “I know what to expect, but I’m confident and believe that my experience is going to help me. I’m coming off of a good winning streak and hope to put myself back into the mix for a British title shot by winning. I’m focused and am ready for this fight. I’m not giving up my English title to anyone.”
“I’m going into this fight ready to give it everything,” said Kays. “This is my time and I won’t let anyone take it away from me. I’m super fit, have a good boxing brain and know I have the ability to cause him trouble. It won’t be easy, but to get that title I’m willing to do whatever it takes. It’s going to be a really exciting fight.”
Also appearing on the show will be 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Anthony Ogogo of Lowestoft making his professional debut against Kieron Gray (5-13-1, 1 KO) of Telford in a six round middleweight fight and the younger brother of Amir Khan, Haroon Khan making his professional debut against an opponent to be determined in a four-round super flyweight fight. Plus, Manchester’s Adrian Gonzales (6-1) facing Marc Callaghan (19-32-1, 4 KO’s) of Barking in a six-round welterweight battle, Jack Catterral (3-0, 2 KO’s) of Chorley taking on Marc McKray (4-18-1, 3 KO’s) of Manchester in a four-round welterweight fight, Tomasz Mazurkiewicz (5-8-2, 1 KO) of Warsaw, Poland up against Doncaster’s Adam Jones (2-3) in a four-round junior middleweight fight and Carl Spencer (2-0, 2 KO’s) of Doncaster featured in a four round heavyweight bout.

 

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Victor Conte says:

Remi Korchemny is a world class sprint coach. Former coach at Stanford & speed coach for San Francisco 49ers.

A fan asks Ariza on twitter:

Amir hasn't been same without u looks weaker less explosive took Maidanas shots with you even hurt had legs and Garcias didn't.

Alex replies:

@ElFantastico777 And he won't look the same, no matter how many S&C coaches they try.

Angel butts in and says:

he needs to go back to Alex, simple.. His training made different, thats my opinion...